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Keon Raymond signs contract extension with Stampeders

The Calgary Stampeders re-signed defensive back Keon Raymond to a contract extension Monday after the 31-year-old recorded 51 tackles, four sacks and eight pass knockdowns last season.

Defensive back posted 51 tackles last season

The Canadian Press · January 27, 2014

Defensive back Keon Raymond has signed a contract extension with the Stampeders. In 88 regular-season games, he has registered 250 tackles, 14 special-teams tackles, eight sacks, 15 interceptions, five fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. (Courtesy cfl.ca)

The Calgary Stampeders re-signed defensive back Keon Raymond to a contract extension Monday.

Raymond, 31, joined the Stampeders in 2008 and appeared in 15 regular-season games with the club last year, recording 51 tackles, four sacks, eight pass knockdowns and one special-teams tackle. He also returned two kickoffs for 79 yards.

"Keon is a reliable and versatile player who has been a key member of our defence for many seasons," Stampeders head coach and general manager John Hufnagel said in a statement. "He's an important part of the Stampeders both on and off the field and I'm pleased that he has chosen to sign an extension to remain in Calgary."

He has also scored five career touchdowns, three on interceptions and two on fumble returns.

"I've been so blessed for the time I have spent in Calgary so far and I'm happy to continue my career with the Stampeders," said Raymond. "I have the best teammates I could ever hope for and the support of Stampeders fans is always tremendous.

"Calgary is home for me and my family and I'm looking forward to the new season and another opportunity to get to the Grey Cup."